FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

• When does the season start?
  Training camps will begin August 3, 2010 and league play will begin the approximately two weeks later. Atom players will be finished by the end of September, Pee Wee and Bantam players will be finished by the end of October.

• How and when will I find out what team I am on?
  If you registered on time (on or before May 15th) you will receive a letter in the mail by June 30th. The letter will include all information you need to play in the RMF, including your Team Name, Coaches Name and Practice Field.

• What if I am going to be away when Training Camp begins?
  When you receive your letter in June it is your responsibility to let your Coach know you will be away for any length of time after training camps begins on August 4th.

• Where can we get practice pants or girdles?
  RMF will be selling these items before the start of training Camp. Dates and times will be listed in the letter you receive in June.
  
  
• What size footballs does RMF use?
  Atom  uses the Wilson TDJ, Peewee uses The Wilson TDY and Bantam uses the Wilson CIS..

• Why should my child play football?
  Children play football because it's fun, challenging and exciting. Most kids love being part of a team. Football teaches cooperation and team work, helps develop positive social skills and teaches respect for others. It helps build self-confidence, a positive self image and self-worth. It enables a child to improve upon and develop a broad range of motor skills like throwing, catching, running, kicking, balance, agility and coordination. Because a large variety of skills and physical abilities are required on a football team, there is a position for every child to play.
  
  
• What psychological effect will football have on my child?
  Regina Minor Football will strive to provide the proper environment so your child will have a positive and rewarding experience.
  
  
• How safe is football?
  Football is a contact sport and injuries do occur. However, the risk of injury is no greater than in any other contact sport, when:
  · Played within the rules that are appropriate to the age and abilities of the players;
  · Teams conduct business with a " child first " attitude;
  · Games are well officiated;
  · Proper playing techniques are taught;
  · Coaches are appropriately trained; and
  · Proper, well-fitting and maintained equipment is worn.

  The safety and well being of all participants is the number one concern of Regina Minor Football.

• At what age should my child play football?
  Children at an early age are attracted to competitive sport. Competition is not generally a problem unless too much emphasis is placed on winning. As long as the players are of relatively similar skill level, strength, age and stature they can compete safely in football.

  Your child should be encouraged to play football only when he/she exhibits an interest in doing so. As soon as the child can comprehend team play and wants to participate with a team, then a child is ready for football.

  An understanding that it's "not always the size of the dog in the fight", but sometimes "the size of the fight in the dog", that prepares a child to either play touch, flag or tackle football.

• What are my responsibilities as a parent?
  Be a positive supporter of your child and the team.
  Acquire an understanding and appreciation for the game of football.
  The principles of Fair Play are:
  · Respect for the rules
  · Respect the coaches and officials and their decisions
  · Respect for your opponents
  · Giving every one an equal chance to play
  · Maintaining your self-control at all times

  By promoting these principles, by word and action, you will make football better for your child and for everyone
  

  
  

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